Question

Given below are two statements :
one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A) :
Ruminants are able to digest complex plant material.
Reason (R) :
The Rumen community contains a community of microorganisms producing a variety of enzymes that can degrade plant polymers.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember:
• Rumen \(\rightarrow\) Fermentation chamber in ruminants
• Cellulase-producing microbes \(\rightarrow\) Digest cellulose \[ \text{Ruminants depend on symbiotic microorganisms for cellulose digestion} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A